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    Aug 20, 2019 5 minutes

    French Boutik L’Ame de Paris Heavy Soul CD Album

    Second full-length studio album from chic mod-popsters French Boutik, L’Ame de Paris continues in the upward trajectory of their critically acclaimed debut album Front Pop. As with Front Pop, this brand new 10-track offering is released via cool, specialist label Heavy Soul, on both CD and vinyl formats. French Boutik two-girl, two-fella line-up avoid pretty much every generic musical cliché that many mod/mod inspired acts tend to encompass, contrastingly opting for exquisitely crafted, impeccably delivered, mod-infused, 60s-inspired pure pop gems. Closest French Boutik get to crashing power chords is on Amis Sur Facebook – even then it’s amere hint. In the main, songs on this superb offering come with French lyrics, exception being The Word. Elements of jazz, blues, soul are blended to perfection with a healthy dose of 60s pop sensibilities garnished with Parisian chic. Dual lead vocals from Gabrielle, with her gossamer-like silky

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